Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Churro Bites featuring a light, airy dough cooked in the Instant Pot then fried to golden perfection and coated with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a fun dessert served with chocolate or caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Serving (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the dough base: Add the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt into the Instant Pot. Set it to sauté mode and stir gently until the butter melts completely and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Form the dough: Turn off the Instant Pot and quickly add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously until the dough comes together smoothly and pulls away from the sides of the pot, forming a ball. Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and slightly sticky. Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Heat the oil: In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying churro bites to golden perfection.
- Mix cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the classic churro coating.
- Fry the churro bites: Using a small spoon or a piping bag (preferably with a star tip for traditional ridges), carefully drop small portions of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes, until each bite is golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and coat: Remove the fried bites from oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, toss the churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately with optional chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- Be cautious when adding flour to hot liquids to prevent splattering.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for traditional ridges and a smoother churro shape.
- If the dough is too thick to pipe, allow it to cool longer or add a small amount of beaten egg to loosen the consistency.
